do u really want us to lose big ?
btw.. arghhhh i cant w8 for the game
FORZA JUVENTUS!
btw.. arghhhh i cant w8 for the game
FORZA JUVENTUS!
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Champions League Countdown (3): Italian Clubs’ Chances
2/18/2005 11:43:00 PM
Europe’s most prestigious club competition resumes next week. And in the third of a series of articles assessing the prospects for Champions League success of particular countries’ clubs, Antonio Michaelides runs the rule over Italy’s remaining representatives…
With three of the original four Italian teams making it through to the knock-out stages of this year’s competition, the tricolore flag is very much still flying high. Apart from AS Roma’s dismal performances in this year’s competition, Inter, Juventus and AC Milan have very much impressed from the start and are amongst the favourites to reach this year’s final. These three are by far the best Italy has to offer on the European stage and are going to be hard to beat no matter who the opposition are.
JUVENTUS
Juventus will have to find away of taming Real Madrid’s Galacticos in a fixture that promises to be a thriller if past meetings are anything to go by. Capello has installed discipline into this Juventus side and they are an outfit made for the Champions League. Their style is unique in a competition that is very much dominated by attacking teams. In some respects Real Madrid play straight into the hands of the bianconeri who are very much suited to keeping things tight in the middle of the park and remaining solid defensively at all times. This particular tactical approach has frustrated Real Madrid on numerous occasions in the past, but I still believe this will be the hardest tie of the round to call.
Fabio Capello and his team will have to be tactically perfect in order to overcome a rejuvenated Real Madrid team, but then again this has been their main strength so far this season. Though one thing is certain. Real Madrid are beginning to find form and Juventus are not looking as solid as they did in the first half of the season even if Capello will never admit this.
If Juventus make it through to the next round and therefore beat Real Madrid over two legs then they will be in a good position to go all the way. This team has fantastic character and all the players seem to be working for the good of the team which is bringing in the desired results even if they are not entertaining the fans with mesmerising football. In Capello they have a manager who is one of the best in the world. He has been successful at every club he has managed in the past and is perhaps the best tactician in the world.
2/18/2005 11:43:00 PM
Europe’s most prestigious club competition resumes next week. And in the third of a series of articles assessing the prospects for Champions League success of particular countries’ clubs, Antonio Michaelides runs the rule over Italy’s remaining representatives…
With three of the original four Italian teams making it through to the knock-out stages of this year’s competition, the tricolore flag is very much still flying high. Apart from AS Roma’s dismal performances in this year’s competition, Inter, Juventus and AC Milan have very much impressed from the start and are amongst the favourites to reach this year’s final. These three are by far the best Italy has to offer on the European stage and are going to be hard to beat no matter who the opposition are.
JUVENTUS
Juventus will have to find away of taming Real Madrid’s Galacticos in a fixture that promises to be a thriller if past meetings are anything to go by. Capello has installed discipline into this Juventus side and they are an outfit made for the Champions League. Their style is unique in a competition that is very much dominated by attacking teams. In some respects Real Madrid play straight into the hands of the bianconeri who are very much suited to keeping things tight in the middle of the park and remaining solid defensively at all times. This particular tactical approach has frustrated Real Madrid on numerous occasions in the past, but I still believe this will be the hardest tie of the round to call.
Fabio Capello and his team will have to be tactically perfect in order to overcome a rejuvenated Real Madrid team, but then again this has been their main strength so far this season. Though one thing is certain. Real Madrid are beginning to find form and Juventus are not looking as solid as they did in the first half of the season even if Capello will never admit this.
If Juventus make it through to the next round and therefore beat Real Madrid over two legs then they will be in a good position to go all the way. This team has fantastic character and all the players seem to be working for the good of the team which is bringing in the desired results even if they are not entertaining the fans with mesmerising football. In Capello they have a manager who is one of the best in the world. He has been successful at every club he has managed in the past and is perhaps the best tactician in the world.
Refs favour Juve, says Ronaldo Monday 21 February, 2005
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Real Madrid’s Ronaldo has taken a swipe at Juventus on the eve of their Champions’ League clash.
The former Inter ace admitted that they are a great side but claims that their success may be aided.
"I have bad memories of Juventus because it was almost impossible to beat them in Italy," said the Brazilian.
"That wasn’t just because of their players but also as they were constantly favoured by referees. It was impossible to win at a club like Inter."
Ronaldo twice ‘lost’ the Scudetto to Juventus during his Nerazzurri career, one possibly as a result of a controversial loss at the Delle Alpi in the 1997-98 season - when he had a good penalty appeal rejected.
"Tuesday’s game will be like a final," added Ronaldo, as he archived his past at today’s media conference. "I want to leave my mark on it with a goal.
"We know that Juventus are a great side and they will come here to win but we shouldn’t worry so long as we play to our strengths."
Ronaldo, who does seem to have a frosty relationship with new Real boss Wanderley Luxemburgo, is expected to start the game.
That after he was dropped to the bench for the weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a loss that saw Barcelona move seven points clear in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane is convinced that Real will be able to get the better of his former side.
"It is an important match for us because if we win it will mean that we can beat anybody," said the Frenchman.
"Juventus are a strong rival but we really want to win the Champions’ League this season."
The ex-Juventus ace is also desperate to silence some of his own critics during the two-legged affair.
"I know all eyes will be on me," he added. "I want to prove wrong those who are saying that I am finished."
Real Madrid (probable): Casillas; M.Salgado, Helguera, Samuel, R.Carlos; Beckham, Gravesen, Figo, Zidane; Raul, Ronaldo.
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi, Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Del Piero.
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Oh I hate Ronaldo so much :fero::fero:!!!!!!
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Real Madrid’s Ronaldo has taken a swipe at Juventus on the eve of their Champions’ League clash.
The former Inter ace admitted that they are a great side but claims that their success may be aided.
"I have bad memories of Juventus because it was almost impossible to beat them in Italy," said the Brazilian.
"That wasn’t just because of their players but also as they were constantly favoured by referees. It was impossible to win at a club like Inter."
Ronaldo twice ‘lost’ the Scudetto to Juventus during his Nerazzurri career, one possibly as a result of a controversial loss at the Delle Alpi in the 1997-98 season - when he had a good penalty appeal rejected.
"Tuesday’s game will be like a final," added Ronaldo, as he archived his past at today’s media conference. "I want to leave my mark on it with a goal.
"We know that Juventus are a great side and they will come here to win but we shouldn’t worry so long as we play to our strengths."
Ronaldo, who does seem to have a frosty relationship with new Real boss Wanderley Luxemburgo, is expected to start the game.
That after he was dropped to the bench for the weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao, a loss that saw Barcelona move seven points clear in La Liga.
Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane is convinced that Real will be able to get the better of his former side.
"It is an important match for us because if we win it will mean that we can beat anybody," said the Frenchman.
"Juventus are a strong rival but we really want to win the Champions’ League this season."
The ex-Juventus ace is also desperate to silence some of his own critics during the two-legged affair.
"I know all eyes will be on me," he added. "I want to prove wrong those who are saying that I am finished."
Real Madrid (probable): Casillas; M.Salgado, Helguera, Samuel, R.Carlos; Beckham, Gravesen, Figo, Zidane; Raul, Ronaldo.
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi, Nedved, Ibrahimovic, Del Piero.
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Oh I hate Ronaldo so much :fero::fero:!!!!!!
